Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Fe to North Rimby train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

Find Transport to North Rim

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Fe to North Rim by train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Grand Canyonbus bus
    4. Drive from Grand Canyon to North Rimcar car
    15h 7m
    $162–312

  2. Drive 522.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Fe to North Rimcar car 522.1 mi
    10h 1m
    $96–138

  3. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Flagstaff, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAF - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    3. Drive from Maswik Lodge to North Rimcar car
    13h 5m
    $166–500

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    4. Take the bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Grand Canyon North Rimbus bus
    16h 46m
    $261–458

  5. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAF - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Grand Canyon Village to North Rimcar car
    10h 44m
    $384–663

  6. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Page Municipal Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Page Municipal Airport (PGA)plane plane SAF - PGA
    2. Take the taxi from Page Municipal Airport (PGA) to Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of Americataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of America to Grand Canyon North Rimbus bus
    10h 49m
    $251–720

  7. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Page Municipal Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Page Municipal Airport (PGA)plane plane ABQ - PGA
    3. Take the taxi from Page Municipal Airport (PGA) to Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of Americataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Marble Canyon, Kane, Arizona, United States of America to Grand Canyon North Rimbus bus
    10h 30m
    $216–654

  8. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ABQ - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    14h 32m
    $514–824

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Fe to North Rim.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 692.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and North Rim, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to North Rim. However, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Train Station, take the bus to Grand Canyon, then drive to North Rim. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Fe to North Rim in around 10h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides